Montana Scores an A ! Leaders and Laggards: A State-by-State Report Card on Educational Effectiveness.

The United States in the 21st century faces unprecedented economic and social challenges, ranging from the forces of global competition to the impending retirement of 77 million baby boomers. Succeeding in this new era will require our children to be prepared for the intellectual demands of the modern workplace and a far more complex society. Yet the evidence indicates that our country is not ready. Despite decades of reform efforts and many trillions of dollars in public investment, U.S. schools are not equipping our children with the skills and knowledge they-and the nation-so badly need.

Full Report: http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2007/02/education_scorecard.html